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Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

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Pool
Dining
Exterior
On the beach, beach towels
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8263 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Palo Seco Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Rest. El Puente - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Tucan - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

The vacation rental name " Villa Mar a Lago" is because our property has direct ocean access in front and direct lake access on the back side, it is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica in a large sandy beach. Beautiful and wild beach with hundreds of coconuts trees along the 14 km sand beach. On its back a spectacular mangrove recognized for its great variety of birds and wildlife.
This "Mediterranean" style house totals 2.830 square feet of living area with a total of 4 bedrooms.
Some of the many amenities includes direct beach front access direct lake front, wonderful views, big swimming pool, green area, gardens
The house features: 1 Master bedroom with flat screen tv 42, 1 king size bed, jacuzzi, double sink, shower, closet, terrace.
Second bedroom: flat screen tv. 32 , 1 king size bed, shower, closet.
Third bedroom: 1 twin size bunk bed, small jaccuzi/ shower and balcony.
Studio: Space for 2 guests, one king size bed and full equipped kitchen
Kitchen: full equipped kitchen, poggen polh furniture, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator with ice maker.
Living room: big living area, guest toilet.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
You do not need to do nothing. Lucy is there to take Care of everything. Just enjoy your tríp back home or continúe your advendtures!!😁

Pets

Pets allowed
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Se requiere depósito $100 por cada mascota

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 3101317635

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Mar Lago Direct Ocean Front Puntarenas
go Direct Ocean Front Puntare
Direct Ocean Front!! Parrita
Villa Mar a Lago Direct Ocean Front!!
Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home
Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home Parrita

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario D.

Liked: Cleanliness
La villa est superbe. La plage, la mer et ses vagues le sont autant. L’air climatisé est efficace dans la maison. Les 2 personnes qui s’occupent de la villa sont discrètes et très gentilles. Il faudra cependant être patient avec le four, le lave-vaisselle et le BBQ qui ne fonctionnent pas au attentes.standard, 2 des 3 salles de bains dans les chambres n’avaient pas d’eau chaude pour les douches.Mais sommes toutes, nous avons adoré et RECOMMANDONS.. Sur le site il y a un énorme manguier et nous avons aperçu des singes capucins pratiquement tous les jours sur le site.Parrita étant qu’à seulement 20 minutes, ça nous a facilité la vie pour les courses (épicerie et autres).Merci Maria, Lucy et Luis
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanda p.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing time we had! Thank you both!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Suited our needs perfectly. Having the large pool was a big hit with the kids. Lucy was so helpful with any help we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucy and her husband were outstanding caretakers. They were so kind and helpful. We loved the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, we really enjoyed our stay!! Lucy and Luis were amazing hosts, they made our stay extra special:) Muchas gracias!!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucy and Luis made our stay in Costa Rica extra special! Lucy is a ray of sunshine, radiating joy! The property was amazing… exceeded our expectations! Walks on the beach were incredible at sunrise and sunset! So quiet and secluded, very few people. Take a boat tour with the neighbor I believe his name is Rafael. We had the best time in the mangroves with the monkeys! Can’t give this place enough stars!
Boat tour in Mangoves
Sunsets on the beach
Auntie on the beach - always finding sand dollars
Monkeys in the mangroves
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a fantastic stay at this beachfront property Villa Mar a Lago! The house is exactly as described – expansive, spotless, and perfectly set up for a comforting getaway. Having direct access to the beach was incredible. We loved our walks along the shore and afternoons lounging by the private pool. The location is peaceful and quiet, with plenty of privacy. One of the highlights was the natural environments – we regularly saw monkeys in the trees and heard birds all around. It felt like a private heaven. It’s also a great home base for sightseeing the zone. We took easy day trips to Manuel Antonio, waterfalls, and other local attractions, and always looked forward to returning to this calm, beautiful retreat. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a quiet, nature-filled escape with easy access to some of Costa Rica’s best sights. We would definitely stay here again! And last but not least, Luis and Luci, they do a beyond excellent work keeping the property at it’s finest. Thank you to them as well, without their support this would not have been possible. They are very accommodating, knowledgeable of the area and super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing! Staying here felt so luxurious for our family of 4. We enjoyed being a 1 minute walk from the house to get to the beach. The hammocks strung under coconut trees were a highlight. Lusi made us feel welcome, greeting us with a smile and making sure we were taken care of. Such great hospitality! We also enjoying the pool and seeing the monkeys pass through once or twice a day. My daughter really enjoyed drinking from coconuts too. We would definitely stay here again and miss it already! Truly a paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great pool, super close 1 minute walk to beach. Amazing!! Love the washer dryer as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a beautiful stay at Mar a Lago. Everything in the house was perfect and the grounds are stunning. Luci should be added as an amenity because we so enjoyed her food and company. We would certainly return here for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property! Luis and Lucy, the caretakers were amazing people and helped us feel at home. This home is in a quaint town in between Jacó and Quepos and you do have to drive down a dirt beach road for 15 minutes to get there. The beach is pristine, Luis keeps the property perfect, monkeys walk through every night and morning and fresh coconuts, limes and yuca grow in the yard. Beds, a/c and kitchen all function well. Great for cooking and spending days there. Lucy helped us coordinate a horse riding experience that came to the house and get our friends from the airport midweek. Lucy also will cook for you for additional money and Luis got us many coconuts from the tree to keep us hydrated. You can walk straight out to the beach. It is very remote or you can lay in hammocks and see the the ocean from the yard. Our kids are 10 and 8 and I felt very safe. The ocean does have rip currents - so keep yourself and little ones in shallow water except for high tide. We saw monkeys, macaws, many types of birds, devil rays (not dangerous), toads, and a few loving dogs looking for snacks. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this property! Thank you!
Horse back riding on the beach
Monkeys that walk through the yard daily
Hammock views is the front yard
Pool and home
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucy & Luis were awesome hosts! Cooked us dinner that was delicious! The view was amazing and the grounds are kept impeccable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maria was an excellent host very easy to contact and very helpful with several things I was trying to accomplish on this trip. The house and grounds were fabulous and the onsite caretakers were incredible and always available to assist with anything we needed. They did this all without being intrusive. The pool has to be one of the largest in the area. It was my favorite amenity.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was so beautiful with wide open spaces downstairs. The kitchen was easy to navigate and had what we needed to make a quick breakfast. Outside was a refreshing pool and the grounds were stunning. The massive beach was only a few meters away and the sunsets were breathtaking. Communication with the host was easy and Lucy was absolutely delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Pictures don't do it justice. Quite the luxury for us. Beach and pool are great. Lucy and Luis are wonderful and made us feel completely at home. Check in was easy, kitchen is good. Nice space for us and our adult children. We would highly recommend it. We'd go back in an instant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lainna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at Mar a Lago! The house was beautiful and located right on the beach! But the highlight of our stay was Lucy and Luis who took such good care to make sure we felt at home. Lucy was the best cook so make sure you have her cook as often as you can! And tell them we said hello :) A must stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay at this beachfront property! The house is exactly as described – spacious, clean, and perfectly set up for a relaxing getaway. Having direct access to the beach was incredible. We enjoyed our walks along the shore and afternoons lounging by the private pool.The location is peaceful and quiet, with plenty of privacy. One of the highlights was the natural surroundings – we regularly saw monkeys in the trees and heard birds all around. It really felt like a private paradise.It’s also a great home base for exploring the area. We took easy day trips to Manuel Antonio, waterfalls, and other local attractions, and always looked forward to returning to this calm, beautiful retreat.Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a quiet, nature-filled escape with easy access to some of Costa Rica’s best sights. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica Beach House

Our family of 5 stayed a week at this beach house and we loved it! We had so much privacy and were the only people on the beach. It is definitely off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Lucy was an amazing host and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful vacation property-just as described and more!

Villa Mar Lago is a comfortable, spacious, well kept beach front villa...exactly as stated and shown in the VRBO pictures. Lucy and Luis, the onsite caretakers, are a pleasure in every way...from the property condition to the meals Lucy prepared, their helpfulness and kindness is much appreciated. Lucy and Luis take the best care of the property and were most welcoming upon our arrival to the villa. The beach is secluded and private black sand with a beach front palm frond umbrella and hammocks strung between the palms by the beach. The villa was clean, the beds comfortable, sleeps 8 comfortably in 3 bedrooms each with its own bath and a separate cabana with kitchen/LR area with a 4th bedroom. Birds and monkeys can be found in the trees, a local restaurant 5 km back toward town offered great meals as well. Quepos is about 50 minutes away, Parritas 20 minutes for groceries. For a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation, stay at Villa Mar Lago. We would definitely return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly M., Syracuse, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

A bit of heaven

Living like the rich and famous. We had it all., pool on one side and ocean on the other. Breakfast and dinner made
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

My husband, I and our 4 kids (3 teenagers and 1 college age) stayed here for a week and loved it! We liked that it is out of the city, we loved being able to go back and forth from the ocean to the pool, and the property is very well maintained!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing, care takers are the best

Beautiful and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annik S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, Lovely home

We stayed at this beautiful villa, oceanfront for 3 weeks. Very satisfied with the location and property. We were extremely well taken care of by Luci and Luis, or property managers. They were very helpfull and kind! We would highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025